All posts tagged "President José Mujica"

Legal

Uruguay to Grow up to 10 Tons of Cannabis Annually

Uruguay, the first nation in the world to fully legalize cannabis, is about to launch its...

Economics

Uruguay: The Socialist Approach to Legalized Cannabis

Uruguay’s President Jose Mujica is considered the world’s “poorest” president. He donates 90 percent of his...

Politics

Uruguay to Become First Country to Legalize Cannabis

Update: The bill was signed into law by President Jose Mujica on Dec. 24. Today, barring...

Politics

Uruguay Poised to Legalize Cannabis

The Uruguayan Senate is expected to approve a bill to legalize cannabis Tuesday. Spearheaded by ruling...

Politics

Guatemalan President Urges Countries To Overhaul Drug Policy In UN Speech

Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina spoke out against the failed drug war and urged nations to...

Current Events

Uruguay Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Marijuana

RIO DE JANEIRO -The lower house of Uruguay’s parliament has approved a bill to legalize cannabis...